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Direct correlation between FRA3B expression and cigarette smoking.

Constance K Stein1, Thomas W Glover, J Lynn Palmer

  • 1Departments of Pathology and Pediatrics, State University of New York Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA. steinc@upstate.edu

Genes, Chromosomes & Cancer
|May 15, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Active smoking significantly increases chromosome fragile site expression, particularly FRA3B, suggesting tobacco carcinogens heighten the risk of DNA breakage and potential lung cancer development. This fragility appears transient and reversible upon smoking cessation.

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Area of Science:

  • Genetics and Molecular Biology
  • Oncology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Cytogenetic deletions and loss of heterozygosity (LOH) at chromosome 3p14 are common in lung tumors.
  • The chromosomal fragile site FRA3B, located at 3p14, is within the FHIT gene, implicated in various cancers.
  • FHIT gene alterations are observed in lung tumors, suggesting its role in carcinogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if individuals possess inherent FRA3B fragility, increasing susceptibility to 3p14.2 breakage.
  • To determine the effect of active smoking on fragile site expression, specifically FRA3B.
  • To compare fragile site expression in smokers, nonsmokers, and small cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients.

Main Methods:

  • Examination of fragile site expression in peripheral lymphocytes.

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  • Comparison of fragile site expression frequencies across three groups: active smokers, nonsmokers, and SCLC patients who have ceased smoking.
  • Focus on the expression frequency of FRA3B.

    • Main Results:

    • Active smokers demonstrated a significantly higher frequency of fragile site expression, including FRA3B, compared to nonsmokers.
    • SCLC patients who had stopped smoking showed lower fragile site expression than active smokers.
    • The observed increase in fragile site expression in smokers appears to be transient and reversible.

    Conclusions:

    • Active tobacco smoke exposure elevates chromosome fragile site expression, particularly at FRA3B.
    • This increased fragility supports the hypothesis that tobacco carcinogens enhance the potential for chromosome breakage at fragile sites.
    • The findings suggest a mechanism linking smoking, DNA instability, and lung carcinogenesis.